The contract you sign is what's known as a liquidated damages clause and contrary to what anyone tells you it is enforceable. In the event you were furloughed it's a bit of a grey area as to weather the contract is still valid. From the attorney I spoke with (my brother in-law who reviewed the Silver contract, I'm in the Jan.16 class) he felt that it would not; the courts have historically taken a negative view towards anything that would inhibited an individuals ability to earn and income. Now this is not to say they will not try to come after you, they can and very well may. However, from my experience so far with Silver (which I grant is limited) this is a NEW and significantly better company than the old GIA and is headed in the right direction. The other thing you need to remember about Silver is that unlike the old GIA and Lakes they are now owned by a private equity group with a dump truck load of cash behind them.....as soon as VPAA purchased the old GIA the first thing they did after cleaning house in management was purchase the entire 1900 fleet from Raytheon in CASH and the new Saabs were getting, there paying cash for them as well. This is not some operation who is one ballon payment away from closing the doors.....

Cruz- How has training been so far? Is there anything we should plan to bring which was not included in the original new hire email? Also do you guys have to wear the uniform every day? Thanks again for all of your posts.